Tian Shan montane conifer forests
| Ecoregion: Tian Shan montane conifer forests | |
|---|---|
Karakol Canyon, southeast of Lake Issyk-Kul | |
Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | Temperate coniferous forest |
| Geography | |
| Area | 24,605 km2 (9,500 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Coordinates | 43°30′N 84°30′E / 43.500°N 84.500°E |
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The Tian Shan montane conifer forests ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0521) covers the "forest belt" of the Tian Shan mountains - generally the north-facing slopes that get enough moisture, and are warm enough, for trees to grow. This conifer belt is found mostly between 1,500 and 2,700 meters.